Gregory D. McDowell

Gregory D. McDowell, 55, of LaHarpe passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, at the Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Iowa.

Greg was born on Aug. 8, 1957, in Quincy, the son of Charles William and Marjorie Lucille Martin McDowell.

Greg was a 1975 graduate of LaHarpe High School. He worked as a supervisor at Shipley Construction in Burlington. He enjoyed working, riding and training horses. He also enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

He is survived by mother Marjorie McDowell of LaHarpe, son Craig McDowell of Kahoka, Mo., sister Carolyn (Roger) Trout of LaHarpe, brother Duane (Pat) McDowell of LaHarpe and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and brothers Ronald and Jerry McDowell.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the LaHarpe Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m.

A memorial has been established for the Great River Hospice House or a charity of the donors' choice. Condolences may be left at www.banksandbeals.com.